NATIONAL WASP WWII MUSEUM INC
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The National WASP WWII Museum is a private, donor-supported museum located on Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It preserves and presents the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, who trained and flew military aircraft but were not recognized as military at the time, and it serves visitors and researchers interested in World War II aviation and women's military service history. The WASP campaign for veteran status culminated in 1972 when President Carter signed enabling legislation. The museum's mission is to preserve the history, promote the legacy, and protect the airfield. In November 2023, it received the Omar N. Bradley Spirit of Independence Award for its work honoring the WASP legacy.